From the world of new gadgets, today a look at Amazon’s new Halo, a wearable wrist-device that tracks your fitness, sleep, body fat and even your emotions. Think carefully before you hit “buy.”
Things you have laying around worth big money: Part 1
You may be sitting on a gold mine and not even know it. Dive into the world of collectibles with Kim and see how you could find fortune in unexpected places. You can make bank through old tech, classic toys, baseball cards and more. Meet a few people who have done just that, and find out the tricks they use to score impressive finds.
Another casualty of Zoom meetings and the COVID pandemic
We all know that restaurants, nightspots, the Broadway theater and your local movie houses are suffering in a big way. If they’re not already, most will close and never come back. But there’s another major pandemic causality that most have not yet noticed.
Traps we fall for giving up even more of our private lives online
We all know online privacy is gone and that Big Tech knows almost everything about us. Even so, here are the top mistakes that take away what little shred of privacy you have left.
How Facebook allows users to sell guns online, often illegally
You know Facebook is full of junk. Misinformation, hate-filled posted, ads that lead to spammy sites … It goes on and on. What you probably don’t know is that Facebook is allowing users to sell firearms — often across state lines and, even more often, illegally.
Unbelievable gadgets coming soon
Think about just how much technology has shaped today’s world — from smart assistants in our homes to self-driving cars to powerful computers we carry around in our pockets, But what is the next tech frontier, and what will it look like for our everyday lives? I’ll walk you through the wild world of future tech.
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphones
In America, smartphone fans are divided into two basic groups: Die-hard iPhone users and die-hard Android fans. Android fans, today’s story is for you.
Your smart TV is watching - but you can stop it
That smart TV in your home is really smart — maybe too smart. Unless you take steps, it’s probably spying on you and gathering information about your home.
Beware of this work from home scam
With so many people out of work and looking for jobs, online scammers are out in full force. Typos and phony official looking email are the least of the signs you’re dealing with a scammer. They’ve upped their game big time.
Can the BlackBerry make a comeback?
It was only 10 years ago that the world’s original smartphone, The BlackBerry, was at its peak. But when the iPhone arrived with its sleek touchscreen design, the tide quickly shifted, and BlackBerry failed in 2011. Could it ever make a comeback?
Inside the web's biggest database of hacked logins
Today we’re giving you an inside look into Have I Been Pwned? — one of the best tools at your disposal when it comes to protecting yourself online. It’s the world’s largest database of stolen login information. Kim talks to the man behind it, Troy Hunt, to give you a step-by-step guide on what you can do if your info has been compromised. Don’t miss this deep dive into online security, no IT degree required.
Putting Apple's mind-boggling value into perspective
This week Apple became the world’s most valuable company, with a total market capitalization of $2 trillion. Let’s put that in perspective.
COVID-19 misinformation: Are you part of the problem?
A recent New York Times article focused on frustrated doctors in hospitals and private offices, who are battling not only COVID-19, but also the flood of online misinformation — the conspiracy theories and the outright lies. Are you an unwitting part of the problem?
Why now is NOT the time to buy a new smartphone
Unless you absolutely need a new smartphone for emergency purposes, say yours was lost or broken beyond repair, wait. I’ll tell you why.
Full hour of The Kim Komando Show - Online fraud surges since the pandemic began
This week’s exclusive episode of Tech You Should Know is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Listen to every episode on your schedule on the Komando Community. T
Online fraud has been surging since the pandemic began. But have you ever wondered who’s behind it, or where they are? Plus, more bad news for TikTok as it’s been discovered that its Android app has been collecting data it shouldn’t be. And this major city is checking social media feeds to find out if you’re violating quarantine. And that, plus your calls and questions.
Court says Amazon is liable for defective third-party products
Amazon got some bad news from the courts a few days ago. But here’s why this is good news for you and me.
Free and cheap police scanner apps for your phone
If you wanted to listen to police radio chatter in the old days, you had to shell out a few hundred bucks at Radio Shack for a dedicated scanner. Now there’s an app for that.
Are you ready to go back to the movie theater?
This week, Hollywood slowly resumed making motion pictures with Universal’s $200 million dollar “Jurassic World Three: Dominion.” But are you ready to go back in to America’s movie theaters to watch it?
Looking for something to watch? These sites can help
This far in the pandemic, you’re looking for something new to watch. Rather than scroll through Netflix, AppleTV+, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, HBO and more, there are search sites just for streaming media that you’re gonna love.
Using tech clues to catch a killer: Part two
In part two of this look at the correlation between shootings and online behavior, Kim talks to retired FBI agent James Fitzgerald and linguistics professor Tim Grant about the tech clues that indicate a potentially dangerous person. Listen for insider tips, case studies and interviews to help you spot trouble before it starts.